Founded in 2014, SaffronStays is India’s leading luxury homestay brand. Over the past 11 years, the company has built a curated collection of 450+ private villas across 86+ scenic destinations. From hilltop estates and beachfront retreats to heritage homes and forest escapes, each villa offers the warmth of a private home with the assurance of professional hospitality. Whether it’s a weekend getaway, an intimate wedding, a milestone celebration, or a corporate offsite, every SaffronStays property is thoughtfully designed to host life’s most meaningful moments.

Featured by NDTV Lifestyle, SaffronStays Timber Crest is a 2-bedroom cottage-style retreat designed for easy, outdoor living. The home offers thoughtfully designed bedrooms that open out to garden views, including one with a bathtub, both with ensuite bathrooms. An expansive lawn, a fire pit, and a traditional wood-fired pizza setup complete the experience of slow, open-air stays. Set within easy reach of Mussoorie, Rishikesh, and Haridwar, the cottage works well as a base to explore the region while enjoying a quieter hillside setting. Pinewood interiors bring warmth to the space, balancing rustic character with modern comforts, creating a stay that feels both relaxed and well-connected. Layout: The property comprises two cottages designed as intimate, private retreats, each featuring a bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. Surrounded by lush green lawns, the setting offers a calm and open environment to unwind. At the back, a dedicated outdoor area includes a fire pit for evening gatherings and a traditional wooden oven for make-your-own pizza experiences. The space opens out to an expansive lawn, ideal for picnics, outdoor games, or simply enjoying the fresh mountain air.

Things to Do at the Property: -Relax with steam room sessions -Host gatherings or meetings in the conference hall -Enjoy bonfire and barbecue evenings -Relish Pahadi meals by a local chef using fresh ingredients -Try wood-fired pizza making in the traditional oven -Explore the mist house with exotic plants -Use the expansive lawns for events and celebrations (up to 100 guests) -Play at the dedicated golf area -Enjoy outdoor games like cricket, croquet and football Things to Do Nearby: -Visit Mussoorie (56 km) for hill views, cafés, and shopping -Explore Rishikesh (22 km) for Ganga Aarti, cafés, and river activities -Head to Haridwar (42 km) for ghats and spiritual experiences -Visit Rajaji National Park (43 km) for wildlife safaris and nature trails -Try paragliding in Dehradun region (25 km) -Go bird watching in Thano forests (2 km) -Explore trekking trails like Kipling Trail (35 km) for scenic hikes -Spend quiet time at Rudraksh Point for meditation and relaxation